First, a top ICE official says no officers have been disciplined for Minneapolis actions. Then, tales of hell inside a Salvadoran mega-prison. And, coexisting with Australia’s deadly crocodiles. … [Read more...] about 1/18/2026: Minneapolis, Inside CECOT, Salties
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Pitt football transfer portal update: Who’s in and who’s out?
The Pitt football team is no stranger to transfer players in the new era of college sports. With transfer players making a large percentage of their contributions, Pitt has embraced the transfer era. Here is the current list of Pitt’s additions and who they’ve lost ahead of the 2026-27 season. Transfers In Redshirt junior offensive tackle Netinho Olivieri — Penn Olivieri … [Read more...] about Pitt football transfer portal update: Who’s in and who’s out?
Koureissi’s flair for the dramatic lifts Stepinac in Hoophall
BY ZACH SMART SPRINGFIELD, MASS–This was before a standing room only crowd at Springfield College. Fittingly, fans were treated to a pulsating 56-53 Stepinac victory over IMG Academy (FL) in an absolute thriller. With the score deadlocked at 50-50, Hassan Koureissi set his feet and fired in straight-on 3-pointer with one minute, 21 seconds remaining in the fourth … [Read more...] about Koureissi’s flair for the dramatic lifts Stepinac in Hoophall
7 police officers killed in Guatemala after prison crackdown on gangs
The killings occurred a day after gang member inmates took 46 people hostage in three prisons across the country, officials said. … [Read more...] about 7 police officers killed in Guatemala after prison crackdown on gangs
1,500 soldiers placed on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis
A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests. … [Read more...] about 1,500 soldiers placed on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis